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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.35, 569.93 and 325.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.35, 569.93 and 325.89 is: 489.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.35 : 569.93 = 325.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.35/569.93 = 325.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.35x = 569.93 × 325.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.35x = 185,732.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,732.86/379.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.61

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